About WISA

GOVERANCE: WISA is bound by a  Constitution which outlines the functions of the Association. The Constitution is a legal binding document.

The Student Executive govern the association , and each year an AGM (Annual General Meeting) is held for re-election of existing members and electing new members. The Student Executive represent you to ensure your needs and views are taken into account when decisions are made.

YOU: As a student you may see a need for improvement in student facilities and support. If you believe you have the skills that would benefit student life on campus, then consider becoming an Executive Member of WISA. Executive Members undertake responsibility of a portfolio.

Or if you still want to be actively involved in student business and student politics but have insufficient time, then consider nominating yourself as a Class Representative if you don't already have one in your class. The Vice President chairs the Class Rep Committee who meet once a month. This Committee reports to the Student Association Executive who also meet once a month.

Ultimately you do not have to be an Executive Member or Class Rep to have a voice on WISA. Your feedback, concerns and ideas are always welcome. We acknowledge all input from students.

As a student paying an Association Fee, you are entitled to access the following:

Amentities:

Telephone/ Microwave/ Fridge and Freezer/ Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk and Sugar/ Water Coolers/ Sports Equipment/ Pool Table, Table Tennis/ Student Lounge/ Kitchen and Common Room

Services:

Internet/ Lounge Suites, Sofas/ Photocopier/ Fax Machine/ Laminating/ Binding/ Mailing and Stamps/ Lost Property/ Second Hand Books/ BBQ for class use/ Vending Machines/ Toilets and Showers/ Awareness Campaigns and Woman's Pack.

Entertainment:

Orientation/ Lunchtime Performances/ Lunchtime Recreation Activities/ Social Functions/ Sporting Events/ Kapahaka/ Manukorero

Advocacy:

Advocacy adn Representation are two of WISA's core functions. Where necessary WISA will draw onexternal networks to meet the needs of students.

WISA is committed to the well being of every student enrolled at Whitireia New Zealand. We are committed to ensuring students are successful, by providing them with an environment that includes positive reinforcement, encouragement, compassion, confidentiality, friendship, understanding and support.

Happy students, means successful students. Happy Lecturers means Happy successful students. A positive SAFE learning environment, means Happy Lecturers, means Happy Students means HAPPY SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS.

WISA Executive

Whitireia Independent Students Association Update.

On November 18th 2010, two significant events occurred.  First, members who attended the Special General Meeting of the Whitireia Independent Students’ Association agreed to adopt the constitution provided by Ford Sumner Lawyers (Whitireia New Zealand Lawyers) and elections were held for the Summer Committee.

The students who were successfully elected onto the Summer committee are:

Mahia Fuimaono
Bachelor Applied Arts – Music Year 2
Vice President

Tanya Thompson
Bachelor of Nursing Pacific  Year 1
Treasurer

Memorie Taylor
Bachelor of Nursing Maori  Year 1
Executive

Victoria Goodin
Bachelor of Applied Business Studies   Year 2
Executive

Sione Palavi
Bachelor Applied Arts Music Year 2
Executive

First of all we acknowledge the difficulty the previous committee experienced with so many barriers put in front of them by different students.   We appreciate that the 2010 Summer Committee may not have been possible if the previous committee had decided to give up on the Association.    

Despite everything that has happened our Team have completed all our study requirements.   We are committed to putting in place policy and procedures that are inclusive and provides more transparency.  We are preparing for next years Orientation.  We are also preparing for the full elections in 2011.  We are providing as much information for the Forensic Audit as possible.   

MANAGEMENT CONSISTS OF:

President, Vice President and Treasurer.

We are located opposite the student common room and cafeteria on the ground floor of 'A' Block.

Feel free to contact the office at anytime on: 04 237 3108 or  0800 944 847 ext 5100

Postal Address: Whitireia Independent Students Association, P.O Box 50 181, Porirua City

Physical Address: Whitireia Independent Student Association Building, Whitireia New Zealand, Cnr Titahi Bay Road & Wineera Drive, Porirua City